New York City Prepares As If It's the Next Terror Target, Bratton Says
- Transit stations, bridges and tunnels under added guard
- City leaders put new counter-terrorism squad on alert
Keeping New York City Safe After Paris Terror Attack
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New York City’s police department for the first time deployed a special counter-terrorism team of more than 500 officers in the aftermath of the attacks that shook Paris Friday night, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Monday.
The department has about 1,500 officers -- out of 35,500 -- assigned to combat terrorism. The new, heavily-armed unit is intended to be a rapid-reaction force in the event of a terrorist attack.